Antigenic protein originating in malassezia

Abstract

A substantially pure, isolated, antigenic protein from fungi of the genus Malassezia , characterized in that said antigenic protein has a binding ability to IgE antibodies from patients with allergies; an antigenic fragment derived from the antigenic protein; and an antibody against the antigenic protein or fragments thereof. According to the present invention, there can be provided an isolated and purified antigenic protein having high purity from Malassezia , antigenic fragments thereof, and a specific antibody against those antigenic protein or fragments thereof. In addition, there can be provided a diagnostic agent, a therapeutic agent, or a prophylactic drug for Malassezia allergies, wherein the agent includes, as an active ingredient, the antigenic protein or fragments thereof.

1. An isolated and purified antigenic protein comprising the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:10. 
     
     
       2. The antigenic protein of  claim 1 , wherein said protein has a binding affinity to IgE antibodies from patients with  Malassezia allergies.